Canon PIXMA MG5620 User Manual - Page 242

Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode By using the machine as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or access point, or by using the machine as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN router or access point, you can connect the machine to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone and print/scan from them. This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the machine, and the security setting. How to enable the Access Point Mode Printing/Scanning with the Access Point Mode How to terminate the Access Point Mode Setting of the Access Point Mode Important • Before using the machine with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch the machine to the access point mode. Restrictions • If you use the machine with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you change the default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters with the point of view of security. How to enable the Access Point Mode Enable the access point mode following the procedure below. 1. Make sure that the machine is turned on. 2. Select Setup on the HOME screen. LCD and Operation Panel 3. Select Device settings, then press the OK button. 4. Use the button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button. 5. Use the button to select Change LAN, then press the OK button. 6. Use the button to select Access point mode active, then press the OK button. The access point name (SSID) that set currently is displayed. (When using the machine for the first time, the default setting is displayed.) When detecting the machine from the external device such as a computer or a smartphone, you can detect with the access point name (SSID). 242